MFD Drills

 

1. Drills are conducted on wednesday evenings starting at 7 p.m. at the Central Fire House or West Side Station. Any other planned drills will be posted as they are planned.

2. Please check out the training that is offered by Saratoga County. http://www.saratogacofire.com/new%20training.htm

Mechanicville City Fire Department 2008 Training Schedule
Day Date  Time  Drill Type Topic 
Wednesday  1/16/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  1/23/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Featured Vehicle - E 41-1.  Officer will Familiarize FF's with Layout and Tools 
Saturday  1/26/2008 10:00 AM Lecture  Distribution of 2008 Training Schedule/Review Updated SOG's
Wednesday  1/30/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  Distribution of 2008 Training Schedule/Review Updated SOG's
         
Wednesday  2/6/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  NYS OFPC Arson Awareness/Fire Cause & Origin @ Hillcrest FD 
Wednesday  2/13/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  2/20/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  Bloodborne Pathogens/FF Rehab/John Ahearn Equipment Familiarization 
Saturday  2/23/2008 10:00 AM Lecture  Bloodborne Pathogens/FF Rehab/John Ahearn Equipment Familiarization 
Wednesday  2/27/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Featured Vehicle - ETA 42-1.  Officer will Familiarize FF's with Layout and Tools 
         
Wednesday  3/5/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  DEC Spill Response 
Wednesday  3/12/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Featured Vehicle - ETA 44-1.  Officer will Familiarize FF's with Layout and Tools 
Wednesday  3/19/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Training Center Preparation/Hoseline Advancement & Tool Utilization 
Saturday  3/22/2008 9:00 AM Hands On  Fire Attack/Search & Rescue/Ventilation @ County Training Center 
Wednesday  3/26/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
         
Wednesday  4/2/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  4/9/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  4/16/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Featured Vehicle - L 39-1.  Officer will Familiarize FF's with Layout and Tools 
Saturday  4/19/2008 10:00 AM Hands On  Ground & Aerial Ladder Placement 
Wednesday  4/23/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Ground & Aerial Ladder Placement 
Wednesday  4/30/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Ropes and Knots Basics 
         
Wednesday  5/7/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  5/14/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Featured Vehicle - U 39-2.  Officer will Familiarize FF's with Layout and Tools 
Saturday  5/17/2008 9 to 5 Lecture  NYS Boater Safety Course 
Wednesday  5/21/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Saturday  5/24/2008 9:00 AM Hands On  Boat & Water Rescue Training 
Wednesday  5/28/2008 7:00 PM Class & Hands On  Ventilation Strategies & Saw Usage 
Saturday  5/31/2008 10:00 AM Class & Hands On  Ventilation Strategies & Saw Usage 
         
Wednesday  6/4/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Saturday  6/7/2008 9:00 AM Hands On  Boat & Water Rescue Training 
Wednesday  6/11/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  6/18/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  6/25/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  Propane Emergencies 
Saturday  6/28/2008 10:00 AM Hands On  Pre Plan Bove Fuels 
         
Wednesday  7/2/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  7/9/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Saturday  7/12/2008 9:00 AM Hands On  Boat & Water Rescue Training 
Wednesday  7/16/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  7/23/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Saturday  7/26/2008 10:00 AM Lecture  NYS Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 
Wednesday  7/30/2008 7:00 PM Hands On  Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course 
         
Wednesday  8/6/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Saturday  8/9/2007 9:00 AM Hands On  Boat & Water Rescue Training 
Wednesday  8/13/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  8/20/2008 7:00 PM Pre Plan 2 Local Churches 
Wednesday  8/27/2008 7:00 PM Pre Plan Buildings to be Determined 
         
Wednesday  9/3/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  9/10/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Wednesday  9/17/2008 6:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
Saturday  9/20/2008 10:00 AM Hands On  MCI Drill 
Wednesday  9/24/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Boat Operation 
         
Wednesday  10/1/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  High Rise Firefighting 
Wednesday  10/8/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  10/15/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Saturday  10/18/2008 10:00 AM Hands On  Mid Rise Drill 
Wednesday  10/22/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  CO Alarms/Chimney & Basement Fires 
Wednesday  10/29/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  11/5/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  11/12/2008 7:00 PM Cross Training  Engine 41-1, ETA 42-1, ETA 44-1, L 39-1, U39-2
Wednesday  11/19/2008 7:00 PM Lecture  Hazmat Awareness 

 

 

Annual OSHA Firefighter Requirements 
Each Training Session will address OSHA topics and a log will be kept for each firefighter 
GENERAL HAZARD RECOGNITION PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Recruit Firefighters - 1 Hour Recruit Firefighters - 3 Hour
Active Firefighters - 30 Min Active Firefighters - 1 Hour
FIRE STATION SAFETY Self-Contained BREATHING APPARATUS
Recruit Firefighters - 2 Hours Recruit Firefighters - 3 Hour
Active Firefighters - 30 Min Active Firefighters - 2 Hours
RESPONSE SAFETY TOOL AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Recruit Firefighters - 2 Hours Recruit Firefighters - 2 Hour
Active Firefighters - 45 Min Active Firefighters - 1 Hour
FIRE SCENE SAFETY Recent Developments in FIRE SAFETY
Recruit Firefighters - 2 Hour Recruit Firefighters - 0 Hours
Active Firefighters - 15 Min Active Firefighters - 1 Hour
TOTALS
Recruit Firefighters - 15 Hour
Active Firefighters - 8 Hours